Keen to Cross the Pond

Moloch: Is Casi Hart asexual?

Laura: WHAT!?

Moloch: No. I’m quite serious.

She’s very overtly sexual. And I’m wondering if you’ve all gotten that wrong.

It used to be that that indicated openness to being a slut, *he laughs* but I wonder if today it’s the opposite.

Laura: That’s interesting.

How would that change things?

Moloch: Well, because then she’s annoyed because she’s always being misunderstood.

She isn’t really after sex. She’s after something else.

Lacey: What in the world would that be?

Moloch: MONEY.

Lacey: Oh no!

Moloch: *he laughs*

No, I’m quite serious. I suspect she’s a whore.

Laura: Opens her mouth in shock.

Moloch: She may be able to enjoy men. But I wonder if she’s actually more interested in social connections. Even networking.

Like she was hoping to be “discovered”. An older model?

Lacey: Like for…a dog house company?

Moloch: YES!

Like she’s putting herself out there for MONEY. And status. Not actual sex.

Lacey: What in the world does that have to do with me?

Moloch: You’re very much her opposite, so was Lem. He was heterosexual, but Jack thought otherwise because he was so sexual. You’re both very…faithful people. But…you both love being in love.

You actually love it. Not like narcissists.

Laura: Nods.

Moloch: I wonder if she feels…inferior? Being asexual. I think JFK did. He was actually slightly asexual as well.

Laura: But why would she attack Lacey?

Moloch: MONEY.

Lacey…

Her:

That’s not Casi, but it reminds me of her.

I don’t think that woman, who’s somewhat famous, is asexual. But she’s imitating sexuality in that photo. Not being sexual.

Lacey’s not. That’s actually Lacey.

That woman is a complex individual. In her case, being imitative is…part of an overall relationship with the public. …Why is Casi being so imitative? She’s certainly imitating Lacey, I suspect…but otherwise she’s being real. And I think…it’s because…she’s a bit asexual.

*later*

A reader: What would you think of yourself, class-wise, if you saw your shoe collection.

Lacey: *Lacey thinks*

I’d think I was old money…with a rather unpleasant life.

A reader: What tips you off to the unpleasant life?

Lacey: The Gap boots. *she laughs*

Another reader: YEAH.

How long have you had those?

Lacey: Over ten years.

Another reader: Barely worn.

Lacey: Yes.

Another: AYE. And they’re from the Gap.

Lacey: YES!

*she looks disgusted*

Lacey and Laura imagine what Kasey’s second wedding could be like.

Laura: What does the ring look like?

Laura: Such perfect choices…

They’re very her.

The music?

The music:

“Spring” by Vivaldi?

Laura: Well…that’s not really her though.

Lacey: True.

I don’t know what her musical tastes are anymore.

Laura: It looks like she went to a concert, with Melissa Etheridge.

Lacey: Really!?

Laura: Yeah.

Lacey: Then how much will any of these suggestions apply to her now? This might not be inspirational at all.

Laura: *thinks*

Oh well.

Moloch: Why is this such a plain wedding??

Laura: We didn’t think it was that plain.

Moloch: Then show them the wedding you and Dr. Moritz would have had.

Lacey: Would they want to see that?

Moloch: Yes! He was quite serious about you.

Lacey:

*thinks*

It’s just a simple wedding in Germany. With very good German food.

Laura: No fanfare.

Lacey: Germany is a beautiful country.

German food!

Moloch: Yes. German chocolate!!

Lacey: Yes!

Moloch: Veal.

Lacey: Yes.

Moloch: But what do you wear!?

Lacey: A white strapless silk gown. Slingback heels.

Moloch: Show photos!

Lacey: That, but tailored.

Laura: And the ring?

Lacey: I have no idea!

Moloch: He’d have chosen this:

Lacey: We really didn’t make sense together.

That’s a GORGEOUS ring though.

Lem: She’s right. It’s NOT her. But it’s an expensive, beautiful ring.

Lacey: I’m sure someone would ADORE that ring.

Moloch: What about this ring:

Lacey: Better! Those proportions are better.

Moloch: They are!!

Lacey: Cheaper too!

Moloch: Indeed.

He’d never have dreamed of buying the smaller one. You two weren’t a good match.

Lacey: Dear of him to buy the more expensive one!

Moloch: Yes!

Lacey: I hope he’s doing well.

Laura: Why not the Louboutins?

Lacey: Too high!

Laura: Yes!!

Moloch: What shoes are in your closet right now!

PICTURES!

Moloch: Are any of them expensive?

Lacey: No!

Not really.

Moloch: At most what?

Lacey: $500.00.

Moloch: That’s not that expensive for shoes nowadays. You’re right.

What are they all?

Lacey: 1. Marc Fisher, 2. Calvin Klein, 3. Sam Edelman, 4. Tory Burch, 5. Gap, 6. Guess, 7. Red Wing Shoes, 8. Vintage leather 1960’s Hawthorne Classics, 9. Vintage 1970’s Italian made leather shoes by dolce, and 10. Steve Madden.

A gay man: Would you wear number 10 if your husband was taller?

Lacey: I’m only 5 feet 6 3/4. But yes. And they’re too sexy, for now.

Lem: No, I was heterosexual. I’m sorry you can’t ever seem to understand.

Lacey: Anyway.

Moloch: I don’t like your shoes.

They’re practical but not good.

Lacey: I completely agree!

But oh well.

Moloch: Some are fun!

Lacey: I agree.

Moloch: You poor thing.